Three Crosses
Ward in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.096, -2.553 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 62 44 |
| Dialling code: | 01885 (Pencombe) |
Three Crosses is a compact, predominantly rural electoral ward in Herefordshire, England, characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows and small, dispersed villages and hamlets. The landscape is typical of the county: pasture, orchards and narrow country lanes punctuated by stone and brick cottages, with a handful of historic parish churches and lanes that attract walkers and cyclists rather than heavy traffic.
Locally the economy leans on agriculture, horticulture and small-scale rural businesses, with many residents using nearby market towns for shops and services. Community life often centres on village halls, church activities and seasonal events; the area’s quieter pace and attractive countryside also make it popular with people seeking rural living or recreational day visitors. Public transport is limited, so car travel is the norm for most households.
Postcode districts covering Three Crosses
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 21.9 miles
- Cheltenham 24.4 miles
- Worcester 16.1 miles
- Hereford 7.4 miles
- Kidderminster 23.5 miles
- Great Malvern 10 miles
- Droitwich Spa 20.5 miles
- Stourport-on-Severn 20.5 miles
- Tewkesbury 18.8 miles
- Bishop's Cleeve 23.5 miles
- Churchdown 22.2 miles
- Cinderford 18.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stretton Grandison Parish 0.8 miles
- Eggleton Parish 0.8 miles
- Yarkhill Parish 0.8 miles
- Canon Frome Parish 1.6 miles
- Much Cowarne Parish 1.6 miles
- Ashperton Parish 1.9 miles
- Westhide Parish 2.3 miles
- Tarrington Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Ocle Pychard Parish 2.5 miles
- Moreton Jeffries Parish 2.5 miles
- Stoke Edith Parish 2.7 miles
- Weston Beggard Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Three Crosses
HR8 1HJ, HR1 3SP, HR8 2RG, HR8 2UB, HR1 3SL, HR8 2RR, HR8 1HX, HR1 3QQ, HR1 3SJ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 42 miles
- Bristol Airport 49.8 miles
- Ledbury Railway Station 6.5 miles
- Hereford Railway Station 7 miles
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Schools in Three Crosses
- Ashperton Primary Academy Primary
- Burley Gate C of E Primary School Primary
- Queenswood School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Hoar Wood Forest 6.5 miles
- Rotherwas Estate 7.1 miles
- Edgar Street Stadium 7.4 miles
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 7.7 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 11.5 miles
- Harewood Estate 11.5 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 13.5 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 13.6 miles
- University of Worcester University 14.9 miles
- Witley Court Historic site 15.2 miles
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.2 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles